A strong team of 11 Singaporean golfers will represent the nation at the Moutai Singapore Open 2025, held from 6 to 9 November at The Singapore Island Country Club (SICC). Featuring a mix of seasoned professionals and rising amateurs, the contingent will compete against some of the top names in regional golf.
This year’s line-up includes professionals Mardan Mamat, Nicklaus Chiam, Gregory Foo, Ryan Ang, James Leow, Dengshan Koh, Qi Wen Wong, and Marc Ong, alongside amateurs Brayden Lee, Troy Storm, and Justin Kuk.
Veteran golfer Mardan Mamat will make his 23rd appearance at the Singapore Open, a tournament that has played a defining role in his career. He made his professional debut at the event in 1994, marking the occasion with a hole-in-one, and remains the only player in this year’s field to have competed at the Singapore Open when it was held at SICC, in 1995 and 2000.
Over the past three decades, Mamat has become one of Singapore’s most accomplished golfers. He was the first Singaporean to win on the Asian Tour (2004 Indian Open), the first to claim a co-sanctioned title with the European Tour, and the first to qualify for The Open Championship in 1997. Among his five Asian Tour victories, his 2006 triumph at the OSIM Singapore Masters remains his most memorable, leading from start to finish to secure victory on home soil.
“It’s always an honour to play in front of a home crowd,” said Mamat. “The Singapore Open has been such a big part of my journey since day one, and to be back competing at SICC is truly special.”
At the other end of the spectrum, 18-year-old Brayden Lee represents the next generation of Singapore golf.
Lee first gained public attention as a nine-year-old participant in the ‘Beat the Pro’ challenge at the Singapore Open, an activation that gave fans the opportunity to play alongside professionals. Now, he returns as one of the nation’s top amateurs, competing in his second national open.
His 2025 season has been particularly impressive, marked by wins in the Royal Junior Championship in Thailand, qualification for the Porsche Singapore Classic, and representation of Singapore at the World Amateur Team Championships on home soil, where he contributed to Singapore achieving its best-ever tied-18th finish.
“It was incredible when I first competed at the Singapore Open in 2022,” said Lee. “To be back again, in front of family, friends, and the home crowd, means so much to me. I can’t wait to give it my all and make the most of this opportunity.”
Joshua Ho, Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore Golf Association, described the event’s return as a valuable opportunity for local players to showcase their abilities on a major stage.
“The Singapore Open is a key event on the golfing calendar, and its return presents a valuable opportunity for our local players to test themselves against some of the region’s finest golfers,” said Ho. “We look forward to seeing them deliver strong performances in front of the home crowd next month. This is also an important milestone for Singapore’s golf ecosystem to further grow the sport’s popularity.”
With a US$2 million prize purse, the Moutai Singapore Open is part of The International Series, a collection of upper-tier events on the Asian Tour that serve as a pathway to the LIV Golf League. The tournament will also feature various fan engagement activities, including the popular ‘Beat the Pro’ challenge, which will take place on Hole 8 of Millennium (The New Course) at SICC.
The event will be open to the public free of charge, with spectators able to register for complimentary tickets via Eventbrite.
